Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Posted on · Houston Matters visits the exhibit Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography.
Posted on · The blockbuster trade keeps the Rockets competitive in the NBA's Western Conference.
Posted on · Jeff Balke updates us on the latest Houston sports news.
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle’s Jenny Dial Creech updates us on the latest sports news.
Posted on · Sportswriter Jeff Balke updates us on the latest Houston sports news.
Posted on · A new book compiles essential and obscure stories every fan should know.
Posted on · Harden received a total of 965 points and 86 first-place votes
Posted on · Jeff Balke joins Houston Matters to discuss the latest developments in Houston sports.
Posted on · The defending American League champion Cleveland Indians swept the Astros in three games at Minute Maid Park this weekend. Plus the Astros lost Dallas Keuchel and Brian McCann to injuries. And James Harden was named to the All-NBA First Team, but will his performance against the Spurs in the playoffs affect his shot at being named […]
Posted on · After going up 3-1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Playoffs, the Rockets can move on to the second round with a win at home Tuesday.
Posted on · What was billed as a showdown between MVP candidates did not disappoint. But James Harden and the Houston Rockets’ dominant 137-125 win over Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday (March 26, 2017) did reveal a contrast in styles and depth. We discuss the game, the MVP race — and other developments in Houston sports […]
Posted on · The Texas Taxpayers and Research Association recently released a report exploring the creation and original purpose of the state’s Economic Stabilization Fund, better known as the “rainy day fund.” The report includes the history of the fund and analysis of how it has been used in the budget process over the past 30 years. On […]
Posted on · The Houston Texans will face the Oakland Raiders in Mexico City Monday night. The UH Cougars beat up on Louisville 36-10 on Thursday, James Harden’s stellar play is getting overlooked, and the Astros made a couple off-season acquisitions. We discuss developments in Houston sports with Jeff Balke, who writes for the Houston Press and Houstonia Magazine. […]
Posted on · On Friday (Nov. 18, 2016), the Texas State Board of Education unanimously rejected a controversial Mexican-American studies textbook that would have been used in public schools. The book, titled Mexican American Heritage, received a lot of criticism from academics and activists who argued the book was rife with many inaccuracies and stereotypes. On today’s show, […]